Juicy seared beef on soft tortillas topped with cheese, fresh veggies, and tangy homemade sauce, ready in twenty minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Taco Base
01 - 4 flour tortillas, 6-inch diameter
02 - 1 pound lean ground beef
03 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
04 - 1 tablespoon neutral oil
05 - 4 slices American cheese
→ Fresh Toppings
06 - 0.5 cup shredded iceberg lettuce
07 - 0.25 cup diced onion
08 - 8 to 12 dill pickle chips
→ Homemade Burger Sauce
09 - 0.25 cup mayonnaise
10 - 2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
11 - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
12 - 1 teaspoon sugar
13 - 1 teaspoon white vinegar
14 - 0.5 teaspoon paprika
15 - 0.25 teaspoon onion powder
16 - 0.25 teaspoon garlic powder
# Directions:
01 - In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, pickle relish, Dijon mustard, sugar, white vinegar, paprika, onion powder, and garlic powder until smooth. Set aside.
02 - Divide ground beef into 4 equal portions of approximately 4 ounces each. Place each portion onto a flour tortilla and press firmly to flatten, spreading the beef thinly and evenly across one side of each tortilla.
03 - Season the beef layer with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
04 - Heat a large skillet or griddle over medium-high heat and lightly brush with neutral oil.
05 - Working in batches if necessary, place tortillas beef-side down in the hot skillet. Press gently with a spatula to ensure optimal contact with the cooking surface. Sear for 2 to 3 minutes until the beef develops a well-browned, caramelized crust.
06 - Flip each taco so the tortilla rests on the cooking surface. Immediately top the beef side with a slice of cheese. Continue cooking for 1 to 2 minutes until the cheese is fully melted and the tortilla is warmed through.
07 - Transfer completed tacos to a serving plate. Repeat the searing and cheese-melting process with any remaining tacos.
08 - Spread a spoonful of burger sauce on each taco. Top with shredded lettuce, diced onion, and dill pickle chips. Serve immediately.
